NL Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover anything he could about poker. Phil would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
He began playing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and always strives to get better.
Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.
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